Britt Yenser and Leon Prather are back together (in the same studio and everything!) for a conversation that's deceptively simple on the surface: what's the difference between best and right? Read More
Troy Powers writes about why self-advocacy matters, especially in higher ed AV and IT roles where responsibilities grow faster than titles do. He walks through what it really takes to make your work visible, ask for advancement clearly, and keep those conversations moving forward. If you are doing more than your job description reflects, this is a reminder that waiting rarely works. Read More
Chris Kelly reflects on why showing up matters for people who already hold power in the room, particularly white men in IT and AV. Drawing on lived experience, he examines responsibility, allyship, and what it looks like to listen and act without centering yourself. The work of equity does not happen by accident. It requires presence, humility, and intention. Read More
If an audio system can be broken, eventually it will be. This article looks at why designing for ideal behavior fails in higher ed spaces and how smart audio and control decisions can prevent common problems. Good sound design is not about perfection, it is about resilience. Read More
Recorded on April 16, 2026: This episode features Tim Van Woeart, Nancy Blanchard, and Murphy Daley discussing current trends across the AV industry and higher education. The conversation highlights a recent wave of mergers and acquisitions, supply chain and labor challenges impacting installations, and preparations for summer project season. Murphy’s “PM Minute” focuses on eliminating... Read More
What happens when the thing you built out of passion starts carrying the weight of real expectations? Joe Way shares the moment HETMA stopped being just a meaningful side project and became something people, partners, and an entire industry began to rely on. It is a candid look at the shift from founder energy to real stewardship, and why anything built to last eventually demands more than heart alone. Read More
